BHP jumps 3% as copper prices firm and investors eye April 13 ex-dividend
BHP shares are rising as copper prices push higher, lifting sentiment toward diversified miners with large copper exposure. The move also comes as investors position ahead of BHP’s NYSE ex-dividend date on April 13, 2026, following its recently announced interim dividend of $0.73 per share.
1) What’s moving BHP today
BHP Group’s U.S.-listed ADRs rose about 3% in Tuesday trading, tracking a firmer tape in copper markets and renewed buying interest in miners leveraged to the metal. Copper has been a key swing factor for BHP after recent results showed copper becoming the company’s biggest earnings driver, increasing sensitivity to day-to-day moves in the red metal. (baonghean.vn)
2) Dividend positioning adds support
Dividend-focused flows may also be supporting the stock. BHP recently set an interim dividend of US$0.73 per share, with the NYSE ex-dividend date listed as April 13, 2026—keeping the payout in focus as the date approaches. (bhp.com)
3) Why copper matters more for BHP right now
In its latest half-year release, BHP highlighted that copper contributed the largest share of underlying EBITDA, underscoring why copper price strength can increasingly translate into BHP equity upside. That shift in mix has been reinforced by operational records and raised copper production guidance for FY2026, which investors often interpret as higher confidence in copper-led cash generation. (bhp.com)
4) Capital return narrative after the Antamina silver stream
Another piece of the backdrop is BHP’s silver streaming agreement tied to Antamina, which carries an effective date of April 1, 2026. While not necessarily the day’s direct catalyst, the transaction has kept attention on balance-sheet flexibility and the company’s capacity to fund growth and/or shareholder returns. (bhp.com)